Dick Gordon - Staff Engineer
Relevant Experience
Unique Qualifications
Courses/Training/Seminars
Work History
The Work History of Dick Gordon is summarized as follows:
• 2003 to Present
Self Employed, Woodland Park, CO
Manager of Development; Developed a nutritional supplement marketing company; Developed recreational properties into shared ownership companies and managed those properties; Developed an Internet business that gives away over $1,000,000 per year in outfitted hunts. Such development involved data collection and analysis, managing daily operations and analysis of applicable laws and regulations.
• 2002 to 2003
Inn and Spa at Honey Run, Holmes County, OH
Operations Manager; Recruited by the new owner of a 70 acre, 43 room retreat for an 18 month program to reorganize, and re-brand the business. While responsible for the direction and coordination of all business operations, specific duties and include formulating policies, managing daily operations, planning the use of materials and human resources and working with local, state and federal environmental agencies.
• 1999 –2002
Glenlaurel, Rockbridge, OH
General Manager; Responsible for the strategic leadership for the Corporation, while ensuring that all departments were applying Company Policies and Procedures. Research and designed a holistic integrated “service delivery” model, thereby minimizing "silo" thinking. Provided creative leadership for the administration, coordination and management during a business expansion that doubled the physical facility and increase profitability potential.
• 1997 – 1999
Questar, Inc, Canton, OH
Operations Manager; Managed the day to day operation of this environmental sales company. Ensured the successful operation of the business by increasing warehouse productivity by implementing warehouse management and inventory control systems and the evaluation of inventory software of environmental compliant supplies. The unexpected resignation of the leading regional sales representative lead to the assignment of overseeing of technical sales responsibilities for that region, resulting in a 26% increase in sales by year end.
• 1994 –1997
Ed Ruth & Son’s, Canton, OH
Operations Manager; Conducted methods analysis to redesign management and operational procedures, overcoming communication problems, inefficiencies and customer complaints. Recognized for customer relations work under adverse schedules by overseeing scheduling and the resources of employees and subcontractors. Increased company revenue in excess of 15% in the first year.
• 1989 –1994
KLG Enterprises, Harrisonburg, VA
Manager of Operations; Aggressively managed project operations, increasing productivity by creating an advanced fulfillment system that automated customer orders, supplier purchasing, receiving inspection, shipping and audit trails. Ensure positive relationships and the compliance of local and state regulators. Worked with environmental agencies to design and develop the start up phase of construction of a wildlife management project
• 1982 –1989
McDonnell Douglas, Titusville, FL / Pomigliano, Italy
Senior Quality Engineer; Managed MRB to assure a systematic quality product review for the Astronautics division. Maintained corporate and government regulation compliance programs. Designed and implemented a serial number/lot control system that enabled a successful award of a multi-million dollar military rework contract. Promoted to Senior Engineer to work in the Supplier Quality Group, supervising the technology transfer of two multi-million dollar contracts from west coast facilities to our east coast plant. This success lead to a subsequent promotion to Resident Representative managing Quality Assurance and liaison relations in Italy for Douglas Aircraft Division. Eliminated numerous manufacturing and quality hurdles by becoming the only foreign resident representative to learn the host language, while increasing production, contract compliance, diplomatic relations and respect for the American contingency.
Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience of Dick Gordon is set forth below. Dick Gordon’s experience makes him uniquely qualified as a staff engineer for an environmental law firm.
Data Management and Data Analysis Experience
- Experienced in the research, acquisition, tracking and analysis of a variety of data disciplines
Drawing Review and Specification Analysis Experience
- Degreed in Drafting Design
- Skilled at reviewing and understanding technical data and specifications
- Talented in understanding and communicating complex concepts
Regulatory Compliance Experience
- Responsible for reviewing and understanding Federal, State and local regulatory compliance
- Provided research and guidance regarding regulations, internal policies and procedures and government laws and regulations
- Ensure compliance with policy and procedures, federal regulations and audit processes
- Perform various compliance related projects/analysis and policy development
Manufacturing Experience
- Experienced in a variety of diverse and multifaceted manufacturing arenas, both domestically and internationally
Project Management / Leadership Experience
- Self starter with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with numerous recognitions and accolades for leadership and customer relation.
- Successful managed a12 month 1.5 million dollar private expansion construction project on time and within budget.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple organizations and government agencies and assure federal and state compliances.
- Experienced project leader (see Training section) responsible for planning, budget, and implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in technical research and writing
Unique Qualifications
The Education of Dick Gordon is summarized below:
Education:
- A.S. Drafting & Design
- B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Courses/ Training/Seminars
Courses, training and seminars attended by Dick Gordon include:
- Management and productivity courses and seminars, McDonnell Douglas provided seminars and educational programs covering CRM, Effective Communication, Leadership Solutions and Manufacturing Practices.
- Quality program, McDonnell Douglas sponsored courses in SPC, NDT, Explosive Handling, ISO, Government and Military Compliance, Quality Management System, Total Quality Management and Statistical Quality Control.
- Other Management/Productivity, Franklyn Covey sponsored seminars covering Time Management, Effective Leadership Solutions and Project Management.